Dec 16th

The Highly Anticipated Cakebread Wine Dinner is Here

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This Friday marks the final wine dinner of 2011, an epicurean series that has rendered many followers and satisfied food and wine aficionados. This time around, we are partnering with Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley, a family-owned vineyard operating for over 30 years. Dolores Cakebread may have said it best, noting, “When people have a [...]

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Nov 15th

Comfort Food Season is Here and We’ve Got You Covered

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Now that the weather is cooling off to a comfortable 75 degrees here in the desert (our fall, mind you), it’s time we start thinking comfort food. Hearty, warm, huggable pub fare that makes you feel happy from the inside out.  R Bar, our cozy little spot tucked between the lobby and bluEmber, has got [...]

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Jun 2nd

Palm Springs Restaurant Week & Chef Sean in the News

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With Palm Springs Restaurant Week starting this weekend, and over 100 restaurants particpating, the valley’s attention has turned to dining!  New Executive Chef Sean O’Connell has been getting some great press locally, so in case you missed some of the articles, we wanted to share a few links.   White Bean Velvet Soup Chef Profile: [...]

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Apr 19th

Chef O’Connell’s New Spring 4 Course Menu at Rancho Mirage’s bluEmber

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New Executive Chef Sean O’Connell has created a spring edition of his popular 4 course tasting menu. The menu is served nightly at bluEmber, one of the premier restaurants in Rancho Mirage, and priced at $49 per person. “Our spring 4 course menu was designed to be a little lighter with the warmer desert temperatures,” [...]

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Feb 15th

A New Level of Rancho Mirage Dining from Chef O’Connell

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Last week we introduced our new Executive Chef, Sean O’Connell and shared his vision for turning the resort into a world class dining destination.  This week, we want to introduce you to his food! Chef O’Connell has prepared a new 4 course tasting menu to showcase his take on contemporary California cuisine, infused with flavors from [...]

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Feb 10th

Sean O’Connell Enters the Palm Springs Dining Scene

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While the world was saying goodbye to 2010 and welcoming in 2011, at Rancho we were getting ready to welcome in our new Executive Chef, Sean O’Connell. Sean has held the top culinary position at some of the worlds best resorts, including Sandals Exuma Bay, the Fontainebleau and Mandarin Oriental, and has led teams in [...]

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